Erik Dwyer (erikdwyer)

I am a writer, freelancer, technology specialist, and globe trotter. I work full time at the University of Minnesota and take on side work as an audio visual technician. I try to travel as much as possible. I believe that the value of experiences outweighs that of material goods. I would rather visit many countries than have a cabin on a lake.

In the Spotlight

The Israeli and Palestinian Conflict

Can the two groups try to merge their two claims into one? Can the two states become a single, peacefully, and mutually agreed upon state?

In the Spotlight

Why Corn-Based Ethanol Is an Inferior Fuel Alternative

Corn-based ethanol, which is a great stepping stone, is not a good fuel alternative. It uses far too much energy to produce, it interferes with the food supply, and there are better options.

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  owlcation.com

  APA Format Writing Guidelines for Citing Sources

  17 months ago

  Need to write an essay using an APA format? Let's take a look at the basic guidelines on how to cite your source so you know how to do everything APA-related.

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  owlcation.com

  The Iranian Revolution of 1979

  17 months ago

  Iranians packed the streets shoulder to shoulder for the Iranian Revolution of 1979. You could see nothing but a sea of people for miles!

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  Energy Issues

  Why Corn-Based Ethanol Is an Inferior Fuel Alternative

  4 years ago

  Corn-based ethanol, which is a great stepping stone, is not a good fuel alternative. It uses far too much energy to produce, it interferes with the food supply, and there are better options.

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  Middle East Wars & Conflicts

  The Israeli and Palestinian Conflict

  4 years ago

  Can the two groups try to merge their two claims into one? Can the two states become a single, peacefully, and mutually agreed upon state?